Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Westfield volunteer said he likes to give back to the community any way he can.
Even though Chris Beck commutes to Manhattan daily for his career in the insurance industry, the Westfield resident makes time to volunteer with multiple organizations in town. Beck said his parents moved to Westfield in 1973 and after he returned from college he decided to stay in the area. As president of the Board of Directors for the Westfield Community Center, Beck has plans that he hopes will help spread the word about the organization. "We'd like to do more of these concerts," said Beck, referring to the January Jamboree, a showcase for local musical groups, the center hosted on Friday, Jan. 13. "We'd like to do one every three months but it really depends on the availability of the bands." Colin Barry, a Westfield High School …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Westfielders gathered for pancakes, sausage and coffee in honor of the human and civil rights activist.
Despite cold winter weather Westfielders filled the Community Center to enjoy pancakes and camaraderie in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Community Center Board President Chris Beck said the annual event always draws a crowd. "We've been doing this for so many years," Beck said. "People know about it and put it on their calendars." Donnell Carr flipped the flapjacks and served sausages with help from volunteers. Velvet Rogers, also a Board member, said proceeds from the breakfast help the Community Center offer its programs throughout the year. "I'm so glad I was able to come," said Josephine Cook, who sat with friends from the Westfield Senior Center. "I live alone and this is so nice." Rosalyn Johnson, Senior Center coordinator…
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Bands include two of Westfield's own.
The Westfield Community Center played host to approximately 60 teens on Friday night with its January Jamboree, featuring young musicians from Union County and beyond. This was the fourth such event hosted by the Community Center, and the first of 2012. “Hopefully this will be the first of a series,” said Community Center president Chris Beck. Two of the evening’s performers—Lalibela and Transit Radio—were made up of Westfield High School students, and Transit Radio’s singer, Colin Barry, acted as the event’s band coordinator. Other bands included Rob Romano and the Seismic Toss from Cranford, Inskagnito from Scotch Plains, and Dubstep Tom all the way from Highland Heights. Barry, a freshman, was tapped to coordinate this and future …
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Liz Alterman
8:35 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2012
Hi Mike, We regret the error. The band's name has been corrected. Thanks, Liz more ›